Kandy, Sri Lanka

In 2025, a single person living in Kandy needs approximately LKR 69,466/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around LKR 140,227/month. Kandy is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kandy costs approximately LKR 43,200/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around LKR 84,240/month. Rent has changed +8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Kandy are approximately LKR 16,200 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Kandy costs LKR 2,592 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Kandy average LKR 4,536 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Kandy is located in Sri Lanka (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of LKR 43,200/month and total single-person expenses around LKR 69,466/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Kandy costs approximately LKR 367 in 2025. Budget around LKR 2,938/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Kandy from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 29.8% over this period (from LKR 35,200 in 2022 to LKR 45,706 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Kandy in 2025, a single person needs approximately LKR 69,466/month. This covers rent (LKR 43,200), groceries (LKR 16,200), transport (LKR 2,592), utilities (LKR 4,536) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around LKR 140,227/month.